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Exogenous

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Definition: A condition caused by factors which come from outside an organism or body. Opposite of endogenous.
Pronunciation: eks-oj-en-usAudio Link
Also Known As: External
Examples:
Feline Post-Vaccinal Sarcoma has both endogenous and exogenous factors.

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